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, Senior Assistant Director
 This page provides general code updates including new forms, publications, amendments, and other Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical and Energy Code related information.
Important Information: The City of Houston is currently reviewing the entire series of 2006 construction codes for local amendments. These include the 2006 IBC, 2006 UMC, 2006 UPC, 2006 IFC and 2006 IRC. We expect to complete the code review by the end of this year and submit the 2006 code package to City Council. Typically, the codes take effect within 60 days after they are adopted.
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Newsletters
E-Newsletter Sign Up for Code Information Sign up to receive code updates via e-mail. Providing you the latest information and resources available to the construction industry.
Permit E-Report - Sign up to receive a list of permits that were sold the previous work week.
Current Codes & Interpretations
List of Adopted Codes - A table of the adopted codes including the names and phone numbers of their publishers.
Current Code Amendments - A list of amendments for viewing and printing.
Code Word 97, a set of interpretations, written policies, and procedures to aid in the application of building code.
Code Adoption History for Houston Codes
Electrical Code
Electrical Service Panel and Meter Locations update
Examples of concrete encased electrodes as required by the NEC.
Energy Code
Amendments to the 2006 IECC (for Residential Structures) - 2nd Printing, Effective January 1, 2009.
Amendments to the Chapter 11 Energy Efficiency of the 2000 IRC - 2nd Printing (09/30/09)
2008 Commercial Energy Conservation Code - 3rd Printing (09/30/09).
Errata to the 2008 Houston Commercial Energy Conservation Code
Energy Forms - A list of forms for viewing and printing.
Commissioning in Plans Guidelines - Statement for commissioning in plans forms.
Cool Roof Guidelines
Code Training From Other Organizations
The following organizations offer code related training. These organizations are not affiliated with the City of Houston. If you are interested in more information regarding training offered through these organizations, please contact the organization directly.
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
International Code Council
If your organization offers training and would like to be listed, or if you have additional questions regarding this page, please call Lisa Fleming at 713.535.7856 or e-mail
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